{"id":37735,"date":"2017-01-18T18:15:48","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T17:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=37735"},"modified":"2017-01-18T16:23:13","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T15:23:13","slug":"choosing-right-guitar-strap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/gear\/choosing-right-guitar-strap\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the right guitar strap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although guitar straps are an indispensable accessory especially for e-guitarists, it is still often overlooked. The first guitar straps were of the clothesline variant, tied around the necks of 4 plus kilo heavy electric guitars and bass guitars. This led to ergonomically unfavorable conditions, and the start of a thriving industry in guitar straps.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These days, anyone in search<\/strong> of the right strap<\/strong> is faced with a confusing amount of choice, as with guitars<\/strong>. This ranges from cheap, plastic belts to more expensive handmade leather variants.<\/p>\n

What makes a good guitar strap?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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When you consider that a guitar<\/strong> with a solid body, such as a Gibson Les Paul<\/strong> or a Fender Stratocaster<\/strong> usually weighs a good three to four kilos on the shoulders (some models even more) – then the belt itself should also be able to withstand this weight in the long term. And on top of that, still provide all the necessary freedom of movement, especially what\u2019s required on stage.<\/p>\n

It should also be comfortable to wear, spending many hours on your shoulder. Not only in well-ventilated rooms, but also in open air festivals during hot summer days and perhaps even on bare skin.<\/p>\n

And last but not least are looks! Many guitarists may also want the strap to match a certain outfit or make a statement. A pop guitarist might not necessarily go with a studded black leather belt<\/a><\/strong>, and a death metal shredder may pass on a fuchsia nylon<\/a><\/strong> variant. They can if they want, of course!<\/p>\n\n\t\t